Videos tagged with Hinged Floorplate

The Kimber 84M Pro Varmint is a classically styled bolt-action rifle designed for small game hunting and target shooting. It features a turn bolt action inspired by the Mauser design, with a two-lug bolt and claw extractor. The rifle boasts a 24-inch stainless steel match-grade barrel with a sub-MOA guarantee, a fluted design for cooling, and a recessed muzzle crown. The stock is a gray laminate with glass bedding and aluminum pillars for enhanced accuracy and stability. It includes a six-round enclosed box magazine and an adjustable trigger.

This NRA Gun of the Week video reviews the CZ 557 Eclipse, a budget-friendly bolt-action rifle from CZ-USA. Aimed at American hunters and sport shooters, it's available in 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win., and .30-06 Sprg. The rifle features a black synthetic stock with an enlarged grip, a rubber butt-pad, three swivel studs, and a hinged floorplate for its five-round internal magazine. It boasts a machined-steel receiver with integral 19mm dovetails for optics and a 20.5" cold-hammer-forged barrel. The 6.5 Creedmoor variant includes 5/8x24 t.p.i. muzzle threads. The review highlights its handier package and affordable price point, making it a practical option for its intended audience.

This review of the Franchi Momentum bolt-action rifle highlights its Italian design and American hunter-focused features. Key takeaways include its availability in popular calibers from .243 to .300 Win Mag, an ergonomically refined polymer stock, a cold hammer-forged chromoly barrel, and a smooth bolt action with an oversized handle. The rifle also features a two-position safety that blocks the trigger, an internal four-round magazine with a hinged floorplate, and a crisp, single-stage adjustable trigger.

Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA provides an expert guide to understanding and differentiating between three common rifle floorplate designs: detachable, hinged, and blind magazines. He demonstrates the specific procedures for releasing or unloading each type, emphasizing practical gunsmithing techniques for common rifle models like the Mauser Model 98 and Remington Model 700. This instructional content is valuable for firearm owners seeking to perform basic maintenance or understand their rifle's internal magazine access.